Free Seminars/Webinars
All Seminars
Please check each individual seminar to see its location and registration information. Attend any 5 seminars with the Core Business Seminar (CBS) designation, and you will receive an Entrepreneurial Foundation Certificate.
- Call (919) 718-7544 to pre-register or for more information about Chatham County seminars.
- Call (910) 892-2884 to pre-register or for more information about Harnett County seminars.
- Call (919) 774-6442 to pre-register or for more information about Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce seminars.
- Call (919) 718-7544 to pre-register or for more information about Lee County seminars.
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Sales and Use Tax Workshop for the Small Business Owner (Online)
Aug01Enter your email address and click Continue. Email Address Email address is used as your unique id Continue This workshop will help business owners better understand their sales and use tax obligations including covering sales and use tax basics, registering for an account, and learning about the most common types of sales and use taxes collected. In addition, participants will receive hands-on help preparing sales and use tax returns. Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this workshop. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues. For assistance please contact Ginny Hayes via email: ghayes@cfcc.edu
- Start • End Date: 08/01/2024 • 08/01/2024
- Day: Th
- Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Seminario web sobre impuestos sobre las ventas y uso (En Línea) (Sales and Use Tax)
Aug06Este taller ayudará a los dueños de negocios a entender mejor sus obligaciones fiscales sobre ventas y uso. Incluirá lo esencial sobre Impuesto sobre ventas y uso, como registrar una cuenta y aprender sobre los tipos más comunes de impuestos recaudados sobre ventas y uso. Adicionalmente los participantes recibirán ayuda práctica sobre como cumplimentar declaraciones del impuesto sobre ventas y uso. Modificaciones a la legislación fiscal referentes a mejoras de infraestructura y reparación, mantenimiento e instalación de servicios no serán abordados de forma alguna durante este taller. Este seminario en línea se presentará vía la plataforma Webex. Si nunca ha utilizado la plataforma Webex, será necesario que la descargue a su computadora. Le pedimos que finalice este paso utilizando el mismo nombre, apellido (s) y correo electrónico que utilizó para registrarse al seminario. Una vez completado esto, el sistema le permitirá tener acceso al seminario en línea. Le recomendamos que ingrese a la sesión del seminario en línea, por lo menos cinco minutos antes de la hora, para asegurarse de que no tenga problemas técnicos.
- Start • End Date: 08/06/2024 • 08/06/2024
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Canva Graphics Workshop
Aug06Boost your brand and marketing with eye-catching graphics! In this Canva session, you'll unlock the secrets to stunning visuals. We'll break down design basics like layouts and fonts, but with a focus on using Canva's powerful tools. Get ready to create eye-catching social media graphics, presentations, and more. Bring your laptop and Canva login credentials for some hands-on experience at this workshop. Location: The Shop Community Space 25 S. Broad St. Angier, NC 27501
- Start • End Date: 08/06/2024 • 08/06/2024
- Day: Tu
- Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Melanie Diehl
- Location Code: Harnett County (Harnett County -See Details)
- Building Location: The Shop Community Space, Angier, NC
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Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner (Online)
Aug08Enter your email address and click Continue. Email Address Email address is used as your unique id Continue In this seminar, NC Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will cover basic requirements to help North Carolina businesses understand the laws and obligations necessary to be a tax compliant business. Participants learn about filing and administrative requirements, the basics of NC sales & use tax law, the basics of NC withholding tax law, step by step directions for completing sales tax and withholding returns, and directions for filing and paying online. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues. For assistance please contact Ginny Hayes via email: ghayes@cfcc.edu
- Start • End Date: 08/08/2024 • 08/08/2024
- Day: Th
- Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Sales and Use Tax for Nonprofit Entities (Online)
Aug14- Start • End Date: 08/14/2024 • 08/14/2024
- Day: W
- Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner (Online)
Aug20Enter your email address and click Continue. Email Address Email address is used as your unique id Continue In this seminar, NC Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will cover basic requirements to help North Carolina businesses understand the laws and obligations necessary to be a tax compliant business. Participants learn about filing and administrative requirements, the basics of NC sales & use tax law, the basics of NC withholding tax law, step by step directions for completing sales tax and withholding returns, and directions for filing and paying online. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues. For assistance please contact Ginny Hayes via email: ghayes@cfcc.edu
- Start • End Date: 08/20/2024 • 08/20/2024
- Day:
- Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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YouTube Academy for Small Business Owners - Certificate Program
Aug20In this one-day workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of using YouTube for business purposes, including how to create a YouTube channel, optimizing your videos for search, and leveraging your brand. You need to know the core competencies required to set up your YouTube channel so that your target audience finds you. This seminar will teach you ways to get found while staying out of trouble with YouTube. You will also discover: -how to shoot popular videos and shorts -what equipment you will need to capture good audio and video -best practices for filming and capturing your customers with compelling stories -how to develop your own unique and creative voice on YouTube. -The basics of video editing -How to trim and cut images and add images and music -How to gain more business and make money from YouTube -Strategies to grow your audience and build your brand If you’re interested in monetizing your YouTube channel and becoming a social media influencer, this workshop is for you as well.
- Start • End Date: 08/20/2024 • 08/20/2024
- Day: Tu
- Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Martin Brossman
- Location Code: DWCC (Dennis Wicker Civic Center)
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Mastering Reviews: Boost Your Business with 5-Stars
Aug27- Start • End Date: 08/27/2024 • 08/27/2024
- Day: Tu
- Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Martin Brossman
- Location Code: Harnett County (Harnett County -See Details)
- Building Location: The Shop Community Space, Angier, NC
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Mastering Reviews: Boost Your Business with 5-Stars
Aug27- Start • End Date: 08/27/2024 • 08/27/2024
- Day: Tu
- Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Martin Brossman
- Location Code: Harnett County (Harnett County -See Details)
- Building Location: The Shop Community Space, Angier, NC
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Online Seller for the Small Business Owner (Online)
Aug28Enter your email address and click Continue. Email Address Email address is used as your unique id Continue This webinar will assist online sellers that are “engaged in business” in North Carolina. Areas of discussion within the webinar will include: sellers with a physical presence in N.C., remote sales to N.C., marketplace facilitators and marketplace sellers as well as applying for a N.C. Sales and Use Tax Account ID, if necessary. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues. For assistance please contact Ginny Hayes via email: ghayes@cfcc.edu
- Start • End Date: 08/28/2024 • 08/28/2024
- Day: W
- Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Sales and Use Tax Workshop for the Small Business Owner (Online)
Aug29Enter your email address and click Continue. Email Address Email address is used as your unique id Continue This workshop will help business owners better understand their sales and use tax obligations including covering sales and use tax basics, registering for an account, and learning about the most common types of sales and use taxes collected. In addition, participants will receive hands-on help preparing sales and use tax returns. Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this workshop. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues. For assistance please contact Ginny Hayes via email: ghayes@cfcc.edu
- Start • End Date: 08/29/2024 • 08/29/2024
- Day: Th
- Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
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AI Workshop for Small Business Series (Part 1)
Sep04Beginner: Utilizing Generative AI for Small Business Efficiency In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will discover the power of generative artificial intelligence and how to effectively use it to foster growth and efficiency in their small businesses. This session will provide insights into the capabilities of generative AI, like ChatGPT, focusing on crafting prompts that yield practical and actionable results. Attendees will learn strategies for using generative AI in areas such as customer service, content creation, and business problem-solving. The workshop will include live demonstrations, best practices for prompt engineering, and tips on integrating AI into daily business activities to save time and resources.
- Start • End Date: 09/04/2024 • 09/04/2024
- Day: W
- Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Katie Stokes
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location: Building 42, Room 109
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AI Workshop for Small Business Series (Part 2)
Sep11Intermediate: AI-Powered Social Media Strategies Dive deeper into the world of AI with this intermediate workshop, focused on integrating generative AI tools into your business workflow. Discover how AI can work hand-in-hand with popular business tools like Canva and automation workflows to complete tasks and streamline processes. This session will cover practical demonstrations, strategies for AI adoption, and an interactive Q&A to discuss specific business use cases.
- Start • End Date: 09/11/2024 • 09/11/2024
- Day: W
- Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Katie Stokes
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location: Building 42, Room 109
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AI Workshop for Small Business Series (Part 3)
Sep18Advanced: Learn How to Automate Your Workflow with AI This advanced workshop is for those ready to explore tailored AI solutions for their businesses. Learn about the fundamentals of automating your workflow using Zapier and how you can integrate AI into the process. The session will include case studies, demonstrations, and hands-on activities to level-up your small business. Ideal for business owners seeking to innovate and gain a competitive edge through AI applications.
- Start • End Date: 09/18/2024 • 09/18/2024
- Day: W
- Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Katie Stokes
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location: Building 42, Room 109
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AI Workshop for Small Business Series (Part 4)
Sep25Advanced: Build Your Own Custom Chatbot and AI Agent In this advanced-level workshop, business owners will get hands-on experience in creating their own AI chatbots. Participants will learn how to design, develop, and implement a customized AI agent that fits their unique business needs. This workshop will cover key aspects such as chatbot design principles, understanding and implementing AI algorithms, and integrating the chatbot into the existing business workflow. By the end of the workshop, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create a functional AI chatbot that can improve customer interaction, automate routine tasks, and ultimately enhance their business operations.
- Start • End Date: 09/25/2024 • 09/25/2024
- Day: W
- Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Katie Stokes
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location: Building 42, Room 109
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ABC's of Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget - Online
Sep26These are the ABCs of how to start a small business combined with winning strategies from low-cost startups. ABCs Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget is easier now than it has ever been. In these challenging times everyone from the government to your local banker is trying to help you succeed.
- Start • End Date: 09/26/2024 • 09/26/2024
- Day: Th
- Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Mike Collins
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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ABC's of Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget - Online
Sep26These are the ABCs of how to start a small business combined with winning strategies from low-cost startups. ABCs Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget is easier now than it has ever been. In these challenging times everyone from the government to your local banker is trying to help you succeed.
- Start • End Date: 09/26/2024 • 09/26/2024
- Day: Th
- Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Mike Collins
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Foodservice Bootcamp: Mise en Place Your Business for Success (Part 1) Online
Oct02Navigating Food Entrepreneurship (Part 1) Self-Assessment For Food Business and Industry Overview Anyone can cook, but NOT everyone is cut out for entrepreneurship. Are you ready to move from notebook or home production to legit business? How do you know if it's for you, and what the next steps should be? This class will help clarify your focus, articulate your purpose and concept, and connect you with resources to build a strong foundation.
- Start • End Date: 10/02/2024 • 10/02/2024
- Day: W
- Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dani Black
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Finding Your Perfect Customer and Creating a Market Plan - Online
Oct03Just because you have an idea doesn’t mean anyone will buy it. In Finding Your Perfect Customer and Creating a Marketing Plan there are 4 ways to describe your customer and sources to find out how many there are in your market area. The program features 5 ways to create a winning plan to target them. Speaker(s): Mike Collins Co-Sponsor(s):
- Start • End Date: 10/03/2024 • 10/03/2024
- Day: Th
- Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Mike Collins
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Finding Your Perfect Customer and Creating a Marketing Plan - Online
Oct03Just because you have an idea doesn’t mean anyone will buy it. In Finding Your Perfect Customer and Creating a Marketing Plan there are 4 ways to describe your customer and sources to find out how many there are in your market area. The program features 5 ways to create a winning plan to target them.
- Start • End Date: 10/03/2024 • 10/03/2024
- Day: Th
- Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Mike Collins
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Foodservice Bootcamp: Mise en Place Your Business for Success (Part 2) - Online
Oct09Food is the Product for Sale (Part 2) What’s Unique About Business Planning For Food Business? Business planning is a practice, not a report with a deadline. You’re probably already great at your food and menu, but that’s not the most important part of this work. What needs your attention are things like rules and regs, food safety, financial forecasts and other operational realities, and that can feel overwhelming. Planning for a safe, legal, profitable food business means having good basic knowledge about how these parts work together. This builds a strong foundation, and the planning process will make you a stronger, smarter, entrepreneur, more confident in your business model.
- Start • End Date: 10/09/2024 • 10/09/2024
- Day: W
- Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dani Black
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Dynamite Marketing On a Firecracker Budget for Small Businesses - Online
Oct10There has never been a time that is as easy and economical to do great marketing! In Dynamite Marketing On a Firecracker Budget for Small Businesses you will discover 50+ successful ways to market your business and easily reach customers at low cost.
- Start • End Date: 10/10/2024 • 10/10/2024
- Day: Th
- Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Mike Collins
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Dynamite Marketing On a Firecracker Budget for Small Businesses - Online
Oct10There has never been a time that is as easy and economical to do great marketing! In Dynamite Marketing On a Firecracker Budget for Small Businesses you will discover 50+ successful ways to market your business and easily reach customers at low cost.
- Start • End Date: 10/10/2024 • 10/10/2024
- Day: Th
- Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Mike Collins
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Foodservice Bootcamp: Mise en Place Your Business for Success (Part 3) - Online
Oct16Penny Ballgame - Part 3 Costs, Prices and Profits in Food Business Now can you know whether you'll make money in food business? Do the math! Sometimes smart, talented people who are very good at food might plan or start businesses without the basic “food math” needed to get profitable. Gaps show up over time, not overnight. Don't let fear of the unknown (or of math) hold you back. Come learn the fundamentals of how food becomes revenue, and revenue becomes profit in a restaurant, food truck, bakery or catering business. You'll get great basic skills and tools to make smart money decisions, to base your creative venture on a solid business foundation. Even if math is ‘not your thing', you'll learn what the most vital metrics are, and how to achieve them.
- Start • End Date: 10/16/2024 • 10/16/2024
- Day: W
- Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dani Black
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
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The Treasure Hunt: Finding the Funds to Finance Your Small Business - Online
Oct17How to find the funds to create your business. If you have a great idea the money is out there somewhere. From coins-in-the-couch to loans, grants and Go Fund Me pages, The Treasure Hunt: Finding the Funds to Finance Your Small Business shows the rainbow of funding sources.
- Start • End Date: 10/17/2024 • 10/17/2024
- Day: Th
- Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Mike Collins
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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The Treasure Hunt: Finding the Funds to Finance Your Small Business - Online
Oct17How to find the funds to create your business. If you have a great idea the money is out there somewhere. From coins-in-the-couch to loans, grants and Go Fund Me pages, The Treasure Hunt: Finding the Funds to Finance Your Small Business shows the rainbow of funding sources.
- Start • End Date: 10/17/2024 • 10/17/2024
- Day: Th
- Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Mike Collins
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Foodservice Bootcamp: Mise en Place Your Business for Success (Part 4) - Online
Oct23Food Manufacturing - Part 4 This webinar provides solutions and resources to address the changing environment of food manufacturing. Understand the regulatory requirements from agencies like the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These regulations cover food safety, labeling, facility standards, and more.
- Start • End Date: 10/23/2024 • 10/23/2024
- Day: W
- Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Chris Reedy
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
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Supercharge Your Small Business with Artificial Intelligence
Oct24Are you a small business owner who feels overwhelmed and uncertain about artificial intelligence (AI)? We will cover what AI is, and isn't, and what it can do for you. Why AI isn't a copy-and-paste solution. AI doesn't replace your voice, creativity, or experience How AI tools can accelerate your research and information gathering. AI is your information-gathering ally, not your replacement What essential fact-checking techniques to use to ensure accuracy and maintain your brand's integrity AI can be your in-house fact-checker How to effectively ask AI for the information you want. Better Prompts=Better Information This beginner class teaches you to work alongside AI, combining its data-crunching power with your irreplaceable human creativity and business acumen. Learn how to utilize AI for ideation and research Create blog outlines and draft content ideas How to personalize and refine AI generated content (again, AI is NOT a cut and paste solution) Discover popular tools for AI
- Start • End Date: 10/24/2024 • 10/24/2024
- Day: Th
- Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Jeanne Eury
- Location Code: Harnett County (Harnett County -See Details)
- Building Location:
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Brand Development and Management
Nov07Branding is the cornerstone of your business’ identity, encompassing its visual elements to the emotions it evokes in consumers. In our upcoming workshop session, we'll dive deep into the power of branding and its profound impact on consumer behavior. We'll explore how subtle nuances in color, aesthetics, and messaging can sway a customer's perception and influence purchasing decisions. Through the lens of consumer psychology, we'll uncover the critical building blocks of a robust brand: consistency, creativity, and connection. Join us as we unpack the intricate relationship between branding, marketing, and sales, and discover how a well-crafted brand identity can serve as a catalyst for business success. You'll gain practical insights and actionable strategies for developing a brand that resonates authentically with your target audience, fostering loyalty and trust, and, ultimately, driving growth.
- Start • End Date: 11/07/2024 • 11/07/2024
- Day: Th
- Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
- Location Code: Harnett County (Harnett County -See Details)
- Building Location:
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Getting Started with Facebook Advertising for Small Business Owners
Dec10Discover where to start with Facebook ads while spending the least amount of money. We will introduce you to the different types of ads, such as re-targeting, using look-alike audiences, and the tracking pixel. You will leave with a solid foundation on how to start testing ads on Facebook with as little as $1 per day. Learn how to design ads that you can manage yourself, how to ‘learn as you go’ without wasting large amounts of money, and much more.
- Start • End Date: 12/10/2024 • 12/10/2024
- Day: Tu
- Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Martin Brossman
- Location Code: Harnett County (Harnett County -See Details)
- Building Location: